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An object storage receptacle having two articulating arm members movably attached to opposite sides of a receptacle member at a point at or above the center of gravity of said receptacle member. The articulating arm members are attached to the receptacle member such that in a first position the arm

An object storage receptacle having two articulating arm members movably attached to opposite sides of a receptacle member at a point at or above the center of gravity of said receptacle member. The articulating arm members are attached to the receptacle member such that in a first position the arm members form a handle by which the storage receptacle may be carried, in a second position the arm members form a stand sufficiently stable to support the storage receptacle in a free-standing manner, and in a third position the arm members together may be disposed laterally relative to the storage receptacle. The arm members may be capable of free movement throughout a continuous circle about the receptacle and/or capable of telescoping into a first position where the arm members are fully extended for use and in a second position where the arm members are fully retracted for storage. Wheels may be attached to at least one arm member to enable the user to roll the device to a different location during use without lifting and carrying the entire device.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An object storage receptacle comprising:a) a substantially rigid, nonfoldable receptacle member having a bottom wall and one or more side walls essentially orthogonal thereto defining an enclosure with a center of gravity within the enclosure;b) means for holding the rece

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An object storage receptacle comprising:a) a substantially rigid, nonfoldable receptacle member having a bottom wall and one or more side walls essentially orthogonal thereto defining an enclosure with a center of gravity within the enclosure;b) means for holding the receptacle member disposed at opposed portions of its at least one wall at or above said center of gravity and wherein said means for holding are constructed and arranged as rotatable mounts with an axis defined therebetween allowing the receptacle to gimbal freely about said axis, andc) further comprising means for transporting the receptacle comprising two U-shaped, articulating arm members, each arm member having an open end defined by two lateral segments, each having a terminal point at said open end, and a closed end defined by a transverse segment, wherein said articulating arm members are rotatably attached at said terminal points to said means for holding such that said articulating arm members may revolve about said receptacle member in a 360.degree. arc.